Social,
Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district
Sex Ratio Rank : 301
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : A
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 40 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 230 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Water : Flouride in Groundwater above permissible limitsAnalysis
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Challenges of the district : Our research
with local communities
Mahesh V Raje, Sakal, Nanded
Mahesh Vijaykumar Raje - Dainik
Sakal - Nanded
Anil M. Kalpe - Nanded
Charudatta Chougule - Dainik Eakmat
- Nanded
Brief About Nanded
District
About Nanded
Nanded is situated on the banks of the river Godavari in Maharashtra
state of India. It is Marathwada's second most important city,
next only to Aurangabad. Nanded is a well-known Sikh Pilgrimage
center. One can visit a famous Sikh Gurdwara here. Mahur and Basar
are adjacent tourist attractions. The waterfall of Sahastra Kunda
is popular with tourists. Nanded-Waghala could prove to be of
interest for international business, as it is one of the major
cotton growing areas in India. Tourists can approach the city
Nanded-Waghala from Mumbai(Bombay), Pune or Hyderabad. Nanded
is well-connected to all parts of North India and South India
by train. Nanded is renowned for its advances in Education Spiritual,
Social, Political, Science, Arts and other spheres.etc., Other
commercial Metropolis in India like Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad,
Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat etc. out source various industrial processes
and services from Nanded. It is convenient to them because of
reasonable labour cost of skilled and well educated quality manpower.
[http:// www.srtmun.org Swami Ramanand Teerth University] offers
an excellent opportunity of education and research in various
fields including Bio Technology. Similarly *[http:// www.sggsnanded.org
SGGS College of Engineering & Technology, Nanded] is also well-known
for its research in engineering and technology. Courses offered
by SGGS College of Engineering & Technology, Nanded are considered
equivalent to IIT also has similar funding structure and autonomy.
Students of both the institutes are sought after by top level
business organisations across India and abroad. Major languages
spoken are Marathi people are also very comfortable with English,
Hindi, Telugu Kannada languages. At present the area of this City
District is 10502 Sq.Km. while according to 1991 census its population
is 1769334. Consequent upon reorganization of Indian States in
1956, the district of Nanded became part of Maharashtra State.
HISTORY
Upon reorganization of states in 1956, the district
of Nanded came to comprise six talukas namely Kandhar, Hadgaon,
Biloli, Degloor, Mudhol whereas Mukhed and Bhokar were called
Mahals (revenue head quarters). As a result of reorganization
of states, Bichkunda, Jukkal villages of Degloor taluka as well
as , the whole of Mudhol Taluka (excluding Dharmabad)were merged
with Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh. In lieu of them, Kinwat
and Islapur villages were separated from Adilabad district and
made part of Nanded district again. Islapur village was combined
with Kinwat taluka and Dharmabad came to be merged with Biloli
taluka. Even though Nanded is mentioned in historical accounts
since 4th century A.D., the evidence of human habitation in this
area has been found for the past 40 to 50 thousand years. Standing
on the bank of the holy river Godavari, this place boasts of a
rich history. Though its ancient inhabitants are thought to have
made several intellectual advancements, they did not leave any
account of their achievements (perhaps this may be attributed
to Indian's general attitude of anonymity). Politically Nanded
district forms part of the eastern border of Marathwada while
Nizamabad, Medak and Adilabad Districts of Andhra Pradesh occupy
its eastern border and Bidar district of Karnataka falls on its
southern side. The Parbhani and Latur districts of Marathwada
are on its western side. Yeotmal district of Vidarbha occupies
its northern side. Just as the effect of continuous association
is clearly discernible on a person so also it is reflected in
the behavioral pattern of the people of a region. The impact of
Andhra, Karnataaka and Vidarbha can therefore be seen on the language,
behaviour and general conduct of the people of Nanded.
